Kayak expeditions get set to boost tourism in Vembanad in Kerala
The Hindu
The popular tourist destination in Kottayam district seeks to move over from its traditional boat cruises to tide over pandemic-induced economic blues
As the lakeside villages of Kottayam look to bounce back from the pandemic-induced slumber, tourism in Vembanad Lake is now moving over from boat cruises to self-guided kayak expeditions. Adding a fresh layer of experience to the backwater tourism sector, the District Tourism promotion Council is launching a fleet of 26 kayaks at the SN Pavilion in Kumarakom. The agency has already invited bids from licensed operators to run the service, which is slated to begin in a few months.
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